What is a microbar (µbar)?

A microbar is a pressure unit equal to 10⁻⁶ bar or 0.1 pascal, typically used to measure very low pressures in vacuum and atmospheric research.

Why use gram-force per square centimeter instead of pascals?

Gram-force/sq. centimeter is a legacy, non-SI pressure unit used in some industries and older standards based on gravitational force rather than absolute SI units.

How accurate is the conversion between microbar and gram-force/sq. centimeter?

The conversion uses a fixed rate assuming standard gravity; however, small variations may occur due to local gravity differences and the non-SI nature of gram-force/sq. centimeter.

Convert Microbar [µbar] to Gram-force/sq. centimeter Pressure Units

Effortlessly convert microbar (µbar) pressure units to gram-force per square centimeter using this online pressure unit converter. Ideal for vacuum, acoustic, and legacy engineering applications.

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Microbar [µbar] to Gram-force/sq. centimeter Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter transforms pressure measurements from microbar (µbar) to gram-force per square centimeter, useful for handling very small pressures in scientific and industrial contexts. It bridges modern SI-based units with gravitational force–based legacy units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in microbar (µbar) into the input field
Select microbar as the from-unit and gram-force per square centimeter as the to-unit
Click the convert button to see the corresponding value in gram-force/sq. centimeter
Use the results to interpret low-pressure measurements in applications requiring legacy or non-SI units

Key Features

Converts microbar (µbar), a small pressure unit measured in pascals, to gram-force/sq. centimeter, a gravitational force–based pressure unit
Supports pressure values commonly used in vacuum systems, atmospheric monitoring, and material testing
Browser-based tool with straightforward input and output for quick unit translation
Provides clear example conversions to guide users

Examples

10 Microbar [µbar] equals approximately 0.010197162 Gram-force/sq. centimeter
500 Microbar [µbar] corresponds to about 0.5098581 Gram-force/sq. centimeter

Common Use Cases

Characterizing low pressures in laboratory vacuum processes such as thin-film deposition and electron microscopy preparation
Measuring weak acoustic and infrasound pressure fluctuations in atmospheric and geophysical monitoring
Calibrating and specifying low-pressure instruments using legacy pressure units
Performing materials and adhesion testing reported in industry-specific documents
Interpreting technical specifications in legacy engineering that use gravitational force–based units

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the pressure measurement context to ensure compatibility with microbar and gram-force/sq. centimeter units
Use this conversion when interacting with legacy data or instruments that do not use SI units
Maintain awareness that gram-force/sq. centimeter is influenced by local gravity variations
Double-check converted values in critical applications where precise pressure readings are necessary

Limitations

Gram-force per square centimeter is a non-SI unit based on gravitational force, which can vary with location
Conversions assume standard gravity and may introduce small discrepancies compared to SI-based measurements
This tool does not account for local gravity differences or measurement uncertainties

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a microbar (µbar)?: A microbar is a pressure unit equal to 10⁻⁶ bar or 0.1 pascal, typically used to measure very low pressures in vacuum and atmospheric research.
Why use gram-force per square centimeter instead of pascals?: Gram-force/sq. centimeter is a legacy, non-SI pressure unit used in some industries and older standards based on gravitational force rather than absolute SI units.
How accurate is the conversion between microbar and gram-force/sq. centimeter?: The conversion uses a fixed rate assuming standard gravity; however, small variations may occur due to local gravity differences and the non-SI nature of gram-force/sq. centimeter.

Key Terminology

Microbar [µbar]: A pressure unit equal to 10⁻⁶ bar or 0.1 pascal, used for measuring very low pressures in scientific contexts.
Gram-force per square centimeter: A non-SI pressure unit based on the force of one gram-force applied over one square centimeter, equal to approximately 98.0665 pascals.
Pressure: The force exerted perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one microbar (µbar) equal in pascals?

1 pascal

0.1 pascal

10 pascals

Which unit is based on gravitational force rather than SI base units?

Microbar

Gram-force per square centimeter

Pascal

In what kind of applications would you convert microbar to gram-force/sq. centimeter?

Vacuum research and legacy instrument calibration

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